Cheap flights from Chicago to Baltimore from $151 MDW, ORD, RFD → BWI
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) → Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
The cheapest return found recently is $260 with Frontier Airlines, 18 Dec – 20 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $151 with Frontier Airlines, 21 Nov, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $151, Frontier Airlines, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $260, 18 Dec to 20 Dec
- Usual return price
- $199 to $252
- Cheapest month to fly
- November 2026, return fares from $168 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 2 h 10 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $199 to $252.
Cheapest return found recently
$260
18 Dec – 20 Dec · Frontier Airlines
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Leaves 1:10 p.m. · Return leaves 10:52 a.m. · 8 h 44 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back 1 stop · via Orlando International Airport (MCO)
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$269
18 Dec – 20 Dec · Frontier Airlines
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Leaves 1:10 p.m. · Return leaves 4:50 p.m. · 4 h 27 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 3 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$260 18 Dec – 20 Decfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
$168 25 Nov – 26 Novfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $63 to $256.
At $260, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates from 25 Nov to 3 Jan 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 2-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 18 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
73 fares on 6 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov – 26 Nov | $168 | Frontier Airlines | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Nov – 30 Nov | $224 | Frontier Airlines | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Dec – 20 Dec | $260 | Frontier Airlines | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Jan 2027 – 6 Jan 2027 | $191 | Frontier Airlines | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Jan 2027 – 6 Jan 2027 | $228 | Frontier Airlines | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Jan 2027 – 5 Jan 2027 | $277 | Frontier Airlines | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $168.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $113 to $140.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$151
21 Nov · Frontier Airlines
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Leaves 5:26 p.m. · 6 h 16 min trip
1 stop · via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$195
21 Nov · Frontier Airlines
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Leaves 2:52 p.m. · 2 h 10 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$151 21 Novfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
$98 10 Feb 2027found 5 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $32 to $98.
At $151, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates from 21 Nov to 18 Feb 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 21 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
29 fares on 3 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov | $151 | Frontier Airlines | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 10 Feb 2027 | $98 | Frontier Airlines | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 18 Feb 2027 | $129 | Frontier Airlines | Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) → Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $98.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Chicago to Baltimore
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 18 Dec – 20 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 21 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Chicago to Baltimore?
Return
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 46% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $309 | $260 | +84% | 35 |
| 7–13 days | $273 | $63 | +62% | 16 |
| 14–29 days | $168 | $63 | Cheapest seen | 42 |
| 30–59 days | $185 | $101 | +10% | 44 |
| 60–89 days | $194 | $194 | +16% | 11 |
| 90–179 days | $448 | $212 | +167% | 12 |
| 180+ days | $384 | $308 | +129% | 19 |
One-way
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 11% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–13 days | $91 | $33 | +12% | 19 |
| 14–29 days | $81 | $32 | Cheapest seen | 40 |
| 30–59 days | $81 | $51 | +0% | 38 |
| 60–89 days | $138 | $99 | +70% | 22 |
| 90–179 days | $152 | $98 | +88% | 23 |
| 180+ days | $175 | $138 | +116% | 16 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Chicago → Philadelphia
145 km from Baltimore
$179
$81 less than flying to Baltimore
15 Dec – 20 Dec · ORD → PHL · out 1 stop, back nonstop
found yesterday
Chicago → Washington
57 km from Baltimore
$278
$18 more than flying to Baltimore
13 Dec – 20 Dec · ORD → IAD · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found yesterday
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Chicago → Washington
57 km from Baltimore
$75
$76 less than flying to Baltimore
16 Feb 2027 · ORD → IAD · 1 stop
found 5 days ago
Chicago → Philadelphia
145 km from Baltimore
$157
$6 more than flying to Baltimore
9 Jun 2027 · ORD → PHL · nonstop
found 5 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 18 Dec – 20 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Chicago to Baltimore?
The cheapest return found recently is $260 with Frontier Airlines, 18 Dec to 20 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $168 with Frontier Airlines, 25 Nov to 26 Nov, found 7 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $199 to $252.
How much is a one-way flight from Chicago to Baltimore?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $151 with Frontier Airlines, 21 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $98 with Frontier Airlines, 10 Feb 2027, found 5 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $113 to $140.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Baltimore?
November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $168, 25 Nov to 26 Nov, found 7 days ago. February 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $98, 10 Feb 2027, found 5 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Baltimore?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 46% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 11% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Chicago to Baltimore?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $269 with Frontier Airlines, 18 Dec to 20 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $195 with Frontier Airlines, 21 Nov, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Baltimore?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Frontier Airlines on 21 Nov, takes 2 h 10 min from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Frontier Airlines on 21 Nov, takes 6 h 16 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Chicago to Baltimore?
Between 25 Nov and 3 Jan 2027, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest return on all 6 departure dates we hold. Between 21 Nov and 18 Feb 2027, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest one-way on all 3 departure dates we hold.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work